Premier Auctions | Session II
Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 448
Lobster Tailed Pot Helmet
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
likely Austrian or Dutch, 17th/18th century, steel shell with six descending radial ribs, thumb screw adjustable nasal bar, four tiered rear plates, markings appear ":VX" and "EHZ", 17 x 8 in.ÿ - Note: This lot includes a mannequin head for the functional display of the helmet. - Provenance: From the Collection of Ashley Halsey, Jr., Alexandria and Spotsylvania, Virginia
inner lining missing, no ear or cheek protection present, weathered and pitted throughout, solid constructionÿ
